DABBLE CARES

THE CITY OF LEARNING IS ALSO THE CITY OF CARING.

At Dabble, we're committed to empowering kids to see our city as both their playground and classroom, but we know that volunteering as a family can be challenging. That’s why we've teamed up with our amazing partners to offer a range of meaningful activities that positively impact communities across Chicago.

Most of our partner organizations offer Service Learning credits, so be sure to inquire. Check out our upcoming Dabble Cares events right here.

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Operation Hope Drops

Dabble Cares aims to make your rainy days a little brighter with invisible hopes painted the sidewalks, and you can only see them when it rains. Spot a Hope Drop in your neighborhood? Post a picture with #HopeDrops or #DabbleCares on social media and take a free Dabble class on us.

The Hope Project, recently featured on WBEZ, is an evolution of the Nettelhorst School’s annual Pride Fence. This year, students posted their hopes and wishes to the trees along Broadway. Then, Catalyze and Pete Hill of LittleBits, relentless STEM advocates, laser-cut the children’s hand-written notes into stencils. The “paint” sprayed on the sidewalks is a non-toxic, biodegradable, water-repellent solution called Rainworks that lasts only six weeks. When it rains, the sidewalks darken and the kid's words reappear.

Enjoy the rain!

DK WISDOM

Dabble Cares is proud to support intergenerational programming designed to help strengthen the social bonds between people with Alzheimer’s, their families and the greater community. We’re fond of saying around here that a Dabble Kids' class is your ticket to possibility. Think of a DK Wisdom class as your kid's ticket to possibility, times two.

Community Love for Dabble Cares

State Representative Sara Feigenholtz with students from Nettelhorst Elementary School.

We're honored to be recognized by the growing community of educators and civic leaders who value learning, wherever and whenever it occurs.

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"We must inspire our next generation of leaders to learn and explore outside of the classroom, through games, art, science and more. Dabble Kids turns our great city of Chicago into one giant classroom."

Congressman Mike Quigley

"We know our students are more than test scores. Kudos to Dabble Kids for helping to transform Chicago's learning landscape!"

State Representative Sara Feigenholtz

"Out of school learning is vitally important to ensuring that all children achieve their full potential."

Alderman William D. Burns

"Outside learning should be a required part of any academic curriculum. Learning and volunteer work experiences outside the classroom are invaluable as they facilitate the personal and professional growth."

Alderman Joe Moreno

"Our neighborhoods have invested tremendous time and energy making our schools places where families are proud to send their kids. High quality after-school programming helps build upon this success and enables kids to achieve their full academic potential."

Alderman Scott Waguespack

"Chicago is a city where all learning counts. Dabble Kids provides an extraordinary experience for students and that's something to celebrate!"

Alderman Tom Tunney

"Finding ways for children to learn and grow outside of the classroom is an essential part of their development. Dabble Kids is an incredible resource to help parents engage children in those activities that are most appealing to them as individuals."

Alderman Patrick J. O'Connor

"It's important for children to discover their passions and realize their individual growth, and Dabble Kids helps provide that needed encouragement to inspire the future leaders of our great City!"

Alderman Michele Smith

"Chicago's social entrepreneurs are setting a high bar. Dabble Kids proves that smart technology combined with lofty goals can reshape the education landscape."

Alderman Ameya Pawar

"Hats off to Dabble Kids for reimagining how parents can raise kids in the city. When we bring communities together in service of our children, everything is possible."

Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr.

"Dabble Kids transforms the entire city into a campus of learning. Once again, Chicago shows how ingenuity can leverage technology to improve education and civic life. "

Alderman James Cappleman

"When we allow children to follow their innate curiosity, we inspire them to discover new passions, learn new skills, and become lifelong learners. Kudos to Dabble Kids for helping kids soar!"

Alderman Deb Mell

"Chicago is leading the country in innovation and social entrepreneurship. Homegrown startups like Dabble show how smart thinking can leverage technology to help kids become lifelong learners."